Roofing is one of those construction areas that gets lots of bleed over from other construction practices. While many think they can provide Highlands ranch roofing services, you are crazy to use anyone but a licensed roofing contractor.
A light rain storm rolls through your city one weekend. You are walking down the hall and step in something wet. You look up and groan. There is a stain on the ceiling and water is pooling there. Yep, you've got a roof leak.
Fortunately, the storm passes by without much more damage being done, but you know you need to get the roof fixed. You ask around and a friend knows someone who should be able to do the job. That person says it will be no problem and quotes you a price. The job is done and you think nothing else about it.
A year later, storm season hits again. Everything is fine for the first few storms and then, wham!, you're roof starts leaking again. You call the person that fixed it, but can't find them. You've got a problem. Alternatively, you find them and they tell you the work was done as is without warranty and they'll need more money to fix the repair they made!
So, what are your options? Well, you don't really have any since you didn't used a roofer licensed with the state. You could file a lawsuit against the person, but the fact they don't have a license usually means they don't have insurance or many assets. In short, you are going to have to find a real roofer to fix the problem and, of course, pay again.
Using a licensed roofing contractor is critical when it comes to roof construction or repairs. Why? A couple of reasons. First off, roofing work is not cheap. Do you really want to risk using a hack who might or might not do the job right? Paying for the job twice is going to be expensive.
More importantly, a licensed roofing contractor is very consumer oriented because there really isn't much choice. In a majority of states, a roofing contractor must be bonded and insured to get a license. If the roofer subsequently does bad work, you are going to get your money back or proper work done.
Licensed roofers do excellent work as well. Many are so confident in their skills that they will guarantee it in writing. As long as you don't get on your roof and start swinging an axe, they'll repair any damage for 10, 15, 20, 30 years or more depending on what they guarantee. Yes, they will put it in writing.
It is okay to use less formal options in many parts of our life. Roofing is one area where you really don't want to be cheap. Use only licensed roofers to protect yourself.
Aazdak Alisimo is with So Cal Roofing - a licensed, bonded and insured roofing contractor providing commercial and residential roofing services in Southern California.
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